Dental Assistant - Dental Village - Bronx, NY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Bronx, NY

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and basic dental assistant skills and proficient in Dentrix. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant minimum 2 years.
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bronx, NY 10461: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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